Tappan Zee Bridge
Streetsblog Basics
Tappan Zee Docs Rescued From Memory Hole Say New Bridge Needs Transit
After a public outcry, New York State has restored the extensive library of documents generated by nine years of study and public outreach surrounding the construction of the new Tappan Zee Bridge.
October 27, 2011
Who Killed Transit on the New Tappan Zee? Feds and State DOT Won’t Say.
Call it the mystery of the missing transit. One of the state's biggest transit projects, in the works for nearly a decade, was canceled overnight and no one will explain why, or even claim responsibility for the decision.
October 24, 2011
Public-Private Plan for Goethals Trades Higher Costs for Faster Construction
Public-private partnerships, or P3s, have been repeatedly held up as a way for New York and other states to replace crumbling infrastructure despite enormous budget deficits. The Port Authority recent announced that it will use a P3 to finance the new Goethals Bridge, an important development that's sure to be closely watched by the state's transportation officials.
March 4, 2011